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Three charred bodies in burnt car were ex-Batangas solon, bodyguard and driver: PNP

January 22, 2020

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Wednesday confirmed the charred bodies found in a burnt vehicle left in Tiaong, Quezon were those of former Batangas Rep. Edgar Mendoza, his bodyguard and driver. In an interview with reporters, Police Brigadier

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Third quarter growth revised lower to 6%: PSA

January 22, 2020

The Philippine Statistics Authority ( PSA) Wednesday revised third quarter gross domestic product ( GDP) to 6 percent from 6.2 percent. This means average growth for the nine-month period is now at 5.7 percent from 5.8 percent. ”Major contributors to

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Almost 4,000 Taal evacuees fall ill: DOH

January 22, 2020

Nearly 4,000 have fallen ill in different evacuation centers in Batangas and Cavite, according to the Department of Health (DOH) Wednesday. Speaking at a media forum, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said they  recorded a total of 3,773 cases of

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Phivolcs may lower Taal alert level if volcanic activity continues to wane

January 22, 2020

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seisomolgy (Phivolcs) on Wednesday said the alert level in Taal Volcano might be lowered as volcanic activity continue to wane.  According to its bulletin, a weak emission of white steam-laden plumes 50 to 500

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Duterte tells “PMAers” to avoid abuses, scandals

January 21, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that soldiers who graduated from the Philippine Military Academy, whether still in active service or retired, should prevent abuses as one scandal could ruin their image. Duterte made the remarks during his attendance to

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PAL reviving Cebu-Los Angeles flight in May

January 21, 2020

Philippine Airlines on Tuesday said it is reviving a non-stop flight between Cebu and Los Angeles this May  after suspending the service for more than two years. “Our upcoming service from Cebu to LA is a vivid demonstration of our commitment

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Man shot dead inside basketball court in QC

January 21, 2020

A businessman was shot dead while he was waiting for a game to start at a covered basketball court at Barangay Veterans. Quezon City on Monday night. Police said someone approached Jeffrey Villanueva, 38, pulled out a gun and shot

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NDRRMC to issue order to strictly implement lockdown from danger zone in Taal Volcano

January 21, 2020

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRMC) on Tuesday said it will issue a directive to strictly implement lockdown and forced evacuation of residents from danger zone in Taal Volcano. NDRRMC Executive Director Ricardo Jalad said based on their

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